Woodhaven Upper Elementary

Dive into Shark Week with these five fascinating facts that highlight the incredible nature and importance of sharks in our oceans. Ancient Predators: Sharks have been swimming in the oceans for over 400 million years, which means they have been around longer than dinosaurs. Their evolutionary success is due to their adaptability and hunting skills. Diverse Species: There are over 500 known species of sharks, ranging from the tiny dwarf lanternshark, which is only about 8 inches long, to the massive whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet or more. Incredible Senses: Sharks have exceptional senses. They can detect a single drop of blood in an Olympic-sized swimming pool and can sense electrical fields produced by other animals using special organs called ampullae of Lorenzini. Regenerating Teeth: Sharks continuously lose and replace their teeth throughout their lives. A single shark can go through tens of thousands of teeth in its lifetime, with some species losing teeth every week. Vital to Ecosystems: Sharks play a crucial role in maintaining the health of marine ecosystems. As apex predators, they help regulate the populations of other marine species, ensuring a balanced and healthy ocean environment. Check out the book Shark Lady in the library, or you can listen to the read-a-long here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKLsovlfuZU

Put those practical skills to use this summer! Math and reading opportunities are all around us, every day. Make sure the literacy and math experiences the students have over the summer are positive ones by creating fun opportunities. Point out the importance of reading or math in everyday life, like when going to the grocery store. Money practice working with money, have students practice giving change or paying for items. Encourage reading different mediums! There are so many free ebooks online, kids magazines and so much more depending on their interests. Plan a trip to the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library or Detroit Public Library. And take the opportunity to read daily and discuss what they’ve read. Encourage participation in things students are interested in, such as art, there are many guided drawing videos and other videos for students online. Find opportunities for writing - consider a journal with students (make a trip to the dollar store together for something special) or maybe create an opportunity for a penpal such as a relative or friend they may not see over summer. Don’t forget good, old-fashioned games or puzzles - Boggle and Scrabble help with vocabulary, or puzzles and other games like checkers for strategy and critical thinking. Teach your child “a new word a day.” See how many times they can use the new word each day.

We love summer because it means warmer weather and more free time to have fun! When taking a break from the sun, or as a part of a morning or evening routine, we recommend integrating reading! Reading for just 30 minutes each day will help students stay on track and be ready to hit the ground running when the school year begins in September.

We hope everyone is enjoying discovering new classes or hobbies this summer with the help of Varsity Tutors. Young Animators Camp and The Art of Drawing are the top picks for this week for both elementary and middle school students. High school students might want to consider the class with Ashley Wong - So You Want to Work in Graphic Design? These classes are free for WBSD students to learn what interests them this summer! https://clever.com/in/wbsd Click the Varsity Tutors icon to access summer enrichment opportunities

Take a listen to the latest episode of the Warrior Way Podcast! In this episode, Supt Greathead has a discussion with Monique Mason and Annie Krueger regarding the EASY school enrollment process! https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1559807/

Check out the lunch options that will be available EVERY DAY in our lunch room. Students do not have to "pre-order" in the morning or take lunch count, they will simply wait in line and then go to the area in the lunch line that has the food option they want for the day. This is very similar to what they do at BMS and WHS.

Our Rev’d up Fun Night for the WUE is coming up on July 16 from 5-9pm. Come on out and have some fun and make sure you preorder your events and food before the event for great discounts! Click the link below: https://shop.revdupfun.com/.../fe4e7229-5283-4ccb-b7bb... Luxury Wrist Bands: Pre Order ($12) at the door ($17). This is for UNLIMITED PLAY on: Ballocity, Laser Tag, Spin Zone, XD Dark Ride and Ropes Course with Zip Line. Game cards: Our PTO receives 50% of these purchases. Pizza and Pop Combo: 2 slices of pizza and a pop for $6! This MUST BE PURCHASED BY JULY 15TH.

School’s out for summer - but make sure you’re following us on our social media platforms. We are most active on Facebook, and we invite you to like and follow our pages for the most up to date information! Are you new to the district? Is your child moving on to a new school? Make sure to follow us! Bates Elementary https://www.facebook.com/bateselementary Erving Elementary https://www.facebook.com/ErvingElementary Gudith Elementary https://www.facebook.com/GudithElementary Wegienka Elementary https://www.facebook.com/Wegienkaelem Yake Elementary https://www.facebook.com/yakeelementary Woodhaven Upper Elementary https://www.facebook.com/woodhavenupperelementary Brownstown Middle School https://www.facebook.com/BrownstownMiddleSchool Woodhaven High School https://www.facebook.com/WoodhavenHighSchool

Today is Independence Day! As the United States’ official birthday, we know many of our community members will be celebrating. Whether going to a firework show or a local parade, we hope you have fun and stay safe.

Today is the day! Meet us at the park to play! Bring your Think Stretch Workbook to check in. The first WBSD Summer Learning Check-In is scheduled for 12-2 p.m. TODAY, July 3. This check in, and all of our check ins will be held at the Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion located at 23977 Hall Road, Woodhaven. This event will feature the Metropark Mobile Program featuring Cold Blooded Creatures. We hope to see you there!

WBSD is excited to partner with Varsity Tutors for Schools to bring our students enrichment opportunities over the summer. Students can login through Clever https://clever.com/in/wbsd and click the Varsity Tutors icon to access summer enrichment opportunities and classes. Every week we will highlight new opportunities for elementary, middle and high school students. While you’re in the application, feel free to search and see what interests your students the most! First up, let’s get right to it! Roblox Coding Camp is the top pick for this week for both elementary and middle school students. Check out Codeverse to begin your coding journey! High school students might want to consider the Secrets of SAT Reading & Writing Class. These classes are free for WBSD students to learn what interests them this summer!

Planning a Vacation or Staycation this summer? Both are a great opportunity to slip in some fun lessons without your students even knowing! Vacation - make vacation a lesson! Involve students in the packing and preparation process like making a list of things they’ll need. Encourage students to keep a journal about their experiences. They can compare and contrast things when they arrive at their destination. Staycation - backyard camping helps with teaching outdoor skills. Building a “camp” or picnic indoors is an opportunity for students to help out, make lists, and discuss things you will need for your adventure. Plan a trip to the park and talk about observations while you’re at the park. Park playdates are an opportunity to help children connect with others and work on their social skills and socialization.

Happy Monday WBSD Community! The first WBSD Summer Learning Check-In is scheduled for 12-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. This check in, and all of our check ins will be held at the Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion located at 23977 Hall Road, Woodhaven. This event will feature the Metropark Mobile Program featuring Cold Blooded Creatures. We hope to see you there!

It's the Warrior Way Podcast Episode everyone has been waiting for: Let's talk about the "WUE" (pronounced 'WOO') Woodhaven Upper Elementary School. Take a listen as Supt. Mark Greathead interviews Josh Satterfield, director of curriculum and Roger Guganus, principal of Patrick Henry Middle School, soon-to-be the new WUE - Woodhaven Upper Elementary. https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1540471/

Need Summer Fun Ideas? Look to the Michigan Learning Channel for activities and resources link to a downloadable workbook for summer! https://www.michiganlearning.org/summerfun/

One of the most "important" questions I received from the incoming WUE students was, what will they be able to get for lunch and if they would be getting recess. Because those two items are on the minds of my incoming students I wanted to share with you two things. The first is YES, every student will have recess during their lunch-recess period. Depending on which lunch their class has, they will either have recess before they eat or after they eat. Speaking of eating... Below is a visual to show the lunch options that will be available EVERY DAY in our lunch room. Students do not have to "pre-order" in the morning or take lunch count, they will simply wait in line and then go to the area in the lunch line that has the food option they want for the day. This is very similar to what they do at BMS and WHS. I hope this information brings a smile on every student's face! Let me know if you have any questions, Mr. G

Finding equally fun and educational activities for children in the summer can be a challenge! The Detroit Zoo and Toledo Zoo make it easy. The fun of a trip to the zoo is seeing animals from across the globe and getting to learn about them. During your next trip, we encourage you to stop at each exhibit and read the posted information, explore world maps and try to learn new things. https://detroitzoo.org/tickets/ https://www.toledozoo.org/tickets

Artwork from Wegienka Elementary student artists will hang in the WBSD Central Office this summer. We have such talented students and staff in the WBSD!

As we celebrate summer, we want to remind our district families of the services available while school is not in session over summer. Elementary students are encouraged to spending time working on the activities in their Think Stretch workbooks and come to the check ins! All of the meet ups will be held at Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion on Hall Road. Check out the site below for all the info: https://sites.google.com/.../wbsd-summer-elementary.../home